Frappe HelpdeskvsMastodon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frappe Helpdesk | Mastodon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Customer Support | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 451 | 50 457 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +61 | +138 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 38 |
| Latest release | v1.31.0 · 14 Oct 2026 | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Vue | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 68/100 for Frappe Helpdesk, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for Frappe Helpdesk.
If you want the quickest setup, Frappe Helpdesk is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+138 stars in 30 days).
Frappe Helpdesk details →Mastodon details →